SEN Teaching Assistant – Oxford
Location: Oxford
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
⏰ Full-time | Term-time only
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Looking to build a rewarding career in education?
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting enthusiastic, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Oxford.
The Role:
We are looking for SEN TAs to support students with a range of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to support individual students on a 1:1 or small group basis, both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs
* Promote inclusion and encourage independence
* Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP reviews where necessary
* Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals
* Create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience working with children or young people with SEN (formal or informal)
* Calm, caring and resilient with a proactive attitude
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
* Access to training and CPD opportunities, including Team Teach and Autism Awareness
* A dedicated personal consultant who understands your career goals
* Flexible working opportunities
* Weekly pay through PAYE payroll
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Kind Regards,
Olivia Honour
Recruitment Consultant
Thames Valley SEN
Teaching Personnel Ltd.
:01183 271595
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